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The Daigle Draft Bust That Haunts Ottawa | Ottawa Senators News
What if Ottawa’s biggest draft gamble turned into their biggest regret? In the early ‘90s, the Senators picked Alexandre Daigle with the first overall pick—expecting a superstar who’d dazzle with 137 points in 53 junior games. Instead, he peaked at 51 points as a rookie and never hit 40 again. After bouncing around teams and minor leagues, Daigle became one of hockey’s most infamous draft busts—especially when you consider Hall of Famers like Pronger and Kariya were drafted right after him. Was it the NHL’s shifting style? Or just bad luck? His story is a painful reminder that potential…
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